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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
PERSONAL AND IMPEasoNAL.

"A collection of butterflies owned
by Herman Stricken, of Reading, Pa.
is valued at thirteen thousand dollars
Thomas Anderson, of West Haven.
Conn.,, and his brother. of Flushing, l.
l., arc the last of the Mohawk Indians.
Thomas is ninety-six years old and as
vigorous as a much younger man.
"A contemporary of Charles Lamb
describes him as having "a face of
quivering sweetness, nervous, tremu-
lous and so slight of frame that he
looked only fit for the most placid for
tune"
"A lady stood hanging to the strap
OF st. Paul horse car when a work
ingman in the far corner arose and po-
litely offered his said. II thank you"
said she, ''but dislike to deprive the
only gentleman in the car of his seat"
A song sang by Patti during her
last tour of the West was composed by
the fourteen-year-old daughter of the
State Librarian of Pennsylvania. The
composition was so difficult that the
child was advised to simplify it, but
she refused. and it was sent to the
diva, who sang it with great success.
Mrs. Stevenson, wife of the now
famous novelist, is daughter of Jacob
Vandegrift, one of the pioneers of In
dianapolis, and is remembered in that
city as a Petite, pretty brunette, very
bright, and, withal. very fond of good
novel. Her first husband was Samuel
Osborne. deputy clerk of the Supreme
Court.
Empress Elizabeth, of Austria, al
ways takes the either with her when
ever she visits her mother, the Duchess
Ludovica. of Bavaria, who is very fond
of hearing her daughter perform on
that instrument. The Empress re-
ceived her first instructions in Either
playing from her father, and subse-
quently took lessons of the first masters
of Vienna.
The negroes of Union Point, Ga,
are under the control of 'voudoo"
doctor. A negro died week ago and
the coroner found that belladonna had
been used. From what can be learned
completely under the control of the
voudoo doctor, while the negro men
are so fearful of being ''tricked'' that
they will not divulge any thing.
The late Marshal Pelissier once
struck his aid-de-camp in one of those
uncomfortable fits of rage for
which he was notorious. The of
fer took out his pistol, point
ed it at Pelissier and pressed
the trigger. 1t did not go off.
"a fortnight's arrest calmly said
Pelissier. THAT will teach you not to
keep your arms in such bad order"
The Athens (Ga.) Banner has this
success to relate in matrimonial adj
vertising: "Our readers will remem-
Der that some months since Colonel
Joseph S. Baugh. an Oglethrope bach
elor, advertised for a wife. He was
deluged with letters from all over the
United States. He distributed several
Of these letters among his bachelor
friends. At least three weddings will
he the result Of tho corraspOndanca -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
The Other Way Around.

THE times are sadly changed" said
a gentleman, not long ago, who felt
that every thing was going wrong. and
that he himself, in particular, was being
sadly neglected.
I'm what respect to you find them
changed most?'' he was asked by a
friend.
"'Oh, that is plain he said; mo re-
gard is paid nowadays to people of
quality
well, to be sure" said the friend,
cit isn't so much the people of quality
that we pay attention to nowadays as
it is the quality of peopler' Youths
Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Growth of Kapsas

According TO the census returns made to
the Secretary of State for 1884, Kansas has
a population of Isis, 255. The counties con-
tanning over 20,0e0 population are: Sedg
wick, 1883; Leayenworth. 46 500; Shaw
nee, 46 $50; Wyandotte, 1855; Sumner,
369 62; Cowley, 80. S97; Butler. IS $50; La
bette, 2s,lS5; Atchison Census of 1850,
27,636; Reno, 27.555; Crawford, %, l47;
Montgomery. $500; Lyon. %, SIS; Chero-
kee, $500: Douglas, ., 40; Marshall, D.
7SS; Mcpherson, %, POS; Dickinson. %. oS9;
Franklin, 22,5S4; Washington. y, $50; Ma
rion, 20, 627; Harvey, 20, COS; Neosho 20, 277;
Clay, 2o,2l6; Cloud, 20, l49. and Saline,
%, 100 There are ia cities in the State
containing 1000 population and upward,
and twenty cities containing 5000 popula-
ton and upward. as follows: Wichita. 81
200; Leavcnworth. at,SlO; Topeka, %. g73;
Kansas City, 25.056, Atchison Census of
1851, 1929; Lawrence, 10 S29; Fort Scott.
10,62j; Emporia, 1878; Hutchinson, 9,912;
Wellington, 9,6S2; Newton, s, 339; Ottawa.
1900, Salina, ISL; Parsons, 6,9lO; Clay
Center. $40; Winfield, 6.1S4; Arkansas
City, 6,06j; Ell Dorado ), 1873; Abilene, 5,O25;
Independence, 5000
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
oELLaRs FoR BEES.
They should Be Frost-ProoL Have Coca
Ventilation and BE Paved.

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They should Be Frost-ProoE Have Coca
Ventilation and BE Paved.
The question which is most agitating
the fraternity of bee-keepers IS
whether the frost-proof cellars or winter
repositories for bees need ventilation
From some cause, which is not clearly
understood, colony will often become
very uneasy, and roar in the hive, rush
inc pell-mell over the combs and out
side. If this is not soon stopped, the
colony will become diseased, betoul It's
comb and hive, and die with what IS
known as the diarrhOea or cholera (from
want of better name). DR.. Miller,
bee-keeper of large experience, says
that at one time his bees were roaring
in the cellar, and thinking they were
cold and were aroused to activity to.
get warm made up fire there. The
next morning quiet reigned, but he was
surprised, on looking at the thermome--
ter. to find it just where it was before
kindling the fire. He then inferred
that it was not cold which aroused the
bees, but foul air, which, on making the
fire was drawn off by the draft Some
apiarists claim that. although cellar
may be so tight as to be frost-proof,
enough fresh air will enter through
cracks and crevices to supply the bees
The kind of soil in which the cellar is
located may make n difference. as
also whether the wallG of the cellar
or house foundation are built of brick
or stone. Or the cellar may be wet or
dry. A cellar which has a running
spring of water in it, has the reputation
of wintering bees safely, the water
purifying the air. Our bee-cellar Is
situated in very dry, sandy soil, and is
never the least bit damp. Mold used
to grow on the walls and upon wooden
vessels to such an extent in hot weather
that every thing had to be washed and
summed, though the eastern window
was open constantly. Ifhoney was put
in this dry, cool cellar, itwould become
thin, burst the Gaping and Ooze from
the cells. When colonies of bees were
put in there during cold weather, the
combs would become damp and the
bees unhealthy. Since putting in
sub-earth ventilator of six-inch tile, all
musty smell has disappeared, and the
air is as pure as in any room in the
house, or more so. I could never per-
ceive any difference in the thermome-
ter, whether the ventilatOr is closed or
open, as the tile is laid below the fro st
line, and the air is warmed in coming
in. Now colonies of bees remain there
for nearly four months, and the combs
keep dry.
A bee-cellar should be frost proof,
have good ventilation and be paved
and have a framework to place the
hives upon, built in such a way that
broom can be run into every place to
remove the dead bees. When bees are
piled up two or three deep they become
damp and decay, and the floor should
be swept at least once week; if done
quietly it will not disturb them. or not
nearly so much as foul odors from the
decaying bees.-Prdtrie Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
THE SOUTH.

THE other night Deputy Sheriff Ben F.
Reagan, of Houston, Tex, shot and killed
John Millenger, leading merchant in
quarrel about bill of goods.
DUNLOP & MCCANCE, leading millers of
Richmond. Va, have made an assignment
with heavy liabilities. Local creditors are
secured for $4,000.
LEMUEL S. HOWELL, of HoWelrs station,
Md, president of the Wicomico & POGO
moke Railroad Company has failed with
liabilities of $4,000.
THE United States Marshal sold recently
10000 acres of land, located in the counties
Of Sharey, Isaquene and Washington,
Miss, to satisfy judgments of nearly
$3.50, in favor of William II. Thompson,
trustee of the estate of Henry Clews, of
New York, against the Salem, Marion q
Memphis railroad The entire parcel of
land was bid in by the trustee for the NOM
inal price of $4,000
THE same highwayman who robbed both
stages between Ballinger and San Angelo.
Tex, recently. robbed the Ballinger out
going stage again. There were only two
male passengers and the robber obtained
but Sc.
A NEGRO named Jefferies, who married
white girl at Brownstown, Ark, was re-
Gently rlddled with bullets by relatives of
his wife.
Nd. L. BAKER, supposed to be representing
Liggett q Myers, the manufacturers of St
Louis, purchased from Henry B. Thompson,
Of Louisville, KY, one day recently. 500
hogsheads of Burley tobacco at an average
price of $50 per 100 pounds, making the
amount Sl35000, and 1862 hogsheads at the
Ninth street house for SO, 900. This
brought the sum of $40, OO0-a remarkable
record for single day.
A THRILLING tragedy was enacted in the
ut
the other morning. Sam Branch, colored
man, was on, trial for larceny. AS the YER
dict of guilty was uttered by the foreman,
Branch exclaimed: ''God knows I'm inno-
cent" and pulling large knife from his
pocket, thrust it into his throat, the blood
squirting over the jury box and judges
desk. He was dead in thirty minutes.
ARMED men were reported in possession
OF Morehead, KY, again and another battle
between the Logan and Tolliver faction is
feared.
GENERAL PITcAIRN MORRIS. U. s. A. re-
tired, died in Baltimore recently, aged
eighty-two. He was appointed to the army
in 1890.
ID. BROWN, a wealthy farmer living near
Waco, Tex, has, begun suit for property
IN the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory,
worth S6OoO0O which he claims on his
mothers side.
- ~ noIncu Oroucu uleo recently
near Sherman, Tex, from screw worms
which IN some manner entered his head
YELLOW fever is reported to have broken
out at Tampa, Fla, but is denied by the
State Beard of Health.
THE II. b. Grub Cracker COMPANY. of
Nashville, Tenn, has made an assignment
with $4,000 liabilities and S125, 900 assets.
The Kentucky Commercial and Industrial
convention at Louisville adjourned on the
9th with banquet, at which Congressman
Kelley, of Pennsylvania, Senator Black
burn, Governor Buckner and other noted
men spoke.
HE day switchmen on the Louisville &
Nashville railway have joined the freight
brakeman in strike for higher wages.
DICK SNEED, who killed two men in cold
blood near Little Rock, Ark. last spring.
has been captured IN Mississippi.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13

-Spangler-''I trust Mrs. Blenheim
will allow me to renew the acquaint-
ance so pleasantly started at Campo
bello?' Mrs Blenheim-''Well, hard
~ You see. Mr.. Spangler. the young
lady who at the time was occupying
my husbands attentions at Saratoga
proved to be his own cousin, and we.
have agreed to quit the playing-of,
business on each other (sweetly)s good
morning. "-JEd0s.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
THE WEST.

THE bank at Bell evue, o., suspended re-
Gently on account Of poor investments and
bad management Depositors will lose
nothing.
HOG cholera is creating great havoc
among the swine about Wabash, Ind, the
deaths Numbering in the thousands.
s HEAvY winds prevailed on the lakes on
the Sd. Several vessels were reported
wrecked and ashore with seamen missing.
The General Assembly of the Knights OF
Labor met in convention at Minneapolis,
Mimi, on the Sd.
AFTER viewing the Yelled Prophets at St
Louis ON the 4th, the President and party
left on the Chicago q Alton railroad for
Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-13
wAsHINGroN NOTES.

CORRESPONDENCE between President
cleveland and Surveyor General George
w. Julian, Of New Mexico, affords assur-
ance that the President will call the atten-
ton OF Congress to the land grants of that
territory, with view to a speedy settle
ment Of titles.
SECRETARY and Mrs. Lamar returned TO
Washington on the Sd for the winter.
SECRETARY OF STATE BAYARD is Quoted as
saying that the United States will not in
terfere actively with Germany in the
Samoan islands as long as American rights
are respected
The Interior Department has decided to
adhere to the rule already in force not to
issue permits to persons to enter the Indian
Territory for hunting, fishing, etc. The
action OF the department is influenced by
the objections Of the Indians.
In relation to the case OF United States
Consul Hatfield, OF Batavia, Java, whose
arrest for fraud by the Dutch colonial
omclals has been reported, it is learned, at
the Department OF State, that shortly after
his arrest he was found to be insane He
was permitted by the department to engage
In private business in addition to discharg-
Ing his consular duties, and under the
treaty was responsible for his private acts
to the local authorities.
THE Treasury Department has decided
that sawed square pine timber imported
from Canada is dutiable at the rate of 50
per 1000 feet, instead Of at the rate of 20
per cent. as before assessed by the collec-
tor at Plattsburg, N. Y.
TEE Interior Department officials attri-
butte the Crow troubles to the Vaccinations
OF the Sioux, and propose to make an inves-
LEGATION soon.
COUNT MITKIEwICZ, in a dispatch from
New York to Washington, denies that the
Chinese concessions have been revoked,
and says that neither party has any desire
to withdraw from the negotiations entered
into.
WITH parade of nearly every militia
company in the city, the fire department,
several thousand citizens and over 800
wheelmen, continuous blaze of fireworks
for an hour and big outpouring of people,
the City of Washington on the 9th publicly
welcomed Ex-Governor Alexander r. Shep-
herd back to his native city after long
sojourn in Mexico.
The Comptroller Of the Currency has is
sued call for reports on the condition of
national banks at the close of business
Wednesday, October s.
1T is positively denied in Washington that
Judge Manning, the Minister to Mexico,
has resigned.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
HALIFAX NEWS.
Nov. ;.

The rain has abated. Tle food is
passing away, after carrying away
all the bridges IN the upper part of
the county, Overlooking all the crops
on the low lands, doing great dam.
age.
Misses SaIlie and LIZZIE Clark
TWO Of Henderson's beautiful ard ac-
complishei dau. hters, are visiting
Miss Maud Gregory.
Misses Lou and Mary Farley. o.
Ilicksfnri, Va. are visiting friend~
in town.
Capt. f, D. Browning spent tn.
lay In town,
Mrs.. n. b. Dickens returned last
night from visiting friends in Rich>
mOnd, Va.
Mrs. G, ". Faucet returned a few
days since, from a WISH of three
weeks to friends in Wilmington. and
two weeks II Raleigh.
The thrilling cry of fire was heard
in town last night. 1t proved to be
the explosion Of the signal light at
the r. r. Depot.
LATER.-J. II. Fenner, +. Dick
ems and others, including tue Two
Misses Clark of Henderson, and
Miss Maud Gregory, of Halifax ,
went fox-hunting this morning. We
anticipate grand result, as these
are the boys and girls that catch
'em. We await the crowned prin-
cess. NOX.
Nov. &.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
RIkGW00D NEWS.
W at her is fine.

Weather is fine.
Mrs, T. P. Sudbury and Mrs.
Sparkman. of Wilmington are visit
ing Mrs. L A. Pullen.
Many Of our energetic and pros
porous citizens attended the Weldon
Fair. Many thanks to the soci>ty
for complimentary ticket
All the bridges in this section are
washed away caused by the recent
excessive rams. More Anon.
Nov. 3. WILL Tom.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING.

Profanity II" one thing has caused such
a general revival Of trade at +, I " hitc-
head Il Co. Drug Store as Their giving
away to their customers of s, any free
trial bottles of Dr., Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Their trade IS simply
enormous ia this very valuable article
from the fact that t always cures and
never dIsappoints. Coughs. Cold, A.
thma, Bronchitis, Group, and all thu cat
and lung diseases quickly cures. You
can test it before buying by. getting a
trial bottle free. large size 81. Every
bottle warranted.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
fcOmmuniCated.)
Nov. g..


The Scotland Neck Temperance
Association, organlzel on 10th Of
April, 1887, celebrate its first semi
anniversary on 17th Of October, 1887.
A special programhs was arranged,
and at s o'clock the exercises began
by the rendition of a quintet, by
Mrs. J. II. Lawrence, Miss Mary
Lawrence, Messrs. \. Mcdowell, +.
II. Manning and Z. T.. billiard. The
piece was we'll rendered and was re-
Gel. ed with just applause.
In appropriate words and in en-
thusiastic style glad welcome was
extended by F Z. Shields, whose
words made all feel welcome, and
whose manner emphasized the truth
of what be spoke.
A welcoma to all E0f their good
will ard co operation IN tue good
work in the cause whose orgaci5ers
numb ~ Give ard whose list has
Iengthened to $50 In six months.
A vocal solo, by Mrs.W r.. Bond, was
well received by the audience ; and
a vocal duet hy Mrs. W r. B0ad
and Mrs.. L, W. FenGer was also al
miraly rendered anA ti=E!y appland-
ed.
'Our Pledge Whit it means
10 What it Applies - was discussed
at ltn.th By DR.. K, ". Johnson. The
nature and soltmnIty of pledge
Was shown in pleasing ut impves
sive style:
] he speaker with his accn- tined
clearness showed the impoGtAnce OF
unders' aiding the nature of any
pledge we take, AID especially
pledge to abstain fro.n tle use of i'll
tnXicatiug drinks and stImulants.
Next came beautiful piano solo
toy MISS Kate Fenner, which was
listened to with marked attention
and received with applause that
showed the highest appreciation Of
the audience.
Mr.. w. A. Dunn discussed ''R
ason5 for joining our order.' He
contrasted the spirit and aims Of tie
order with Tie prohibition idea
showing, in his OpIniO9, how freedom
of thought and conscience. tose ther
with moral snasiOn, are more eff
fectual means for the suppression Of
incompetence than the strong arm OF
law.
Mss Annie Hoffman sang in
clear sweet voice "The Water MILL
It was admirably rendered, and the
applause with which it was received
and the expression among the audi
ence of it's beauty, showed their APP
probation.
Mr.. w. w. Kitchin spoke on
"Punctuality in tie performance OF
Duties TO the Association IL
humorous allusIons he referred to the
great necessity OF being pun,Huu 10
all things. He showed how tn
members Of our Temperance Ass"ci-
alto ought to exercise special care
to fulfil their ENGAGEMENTS with the
Association, anl thus secure the
permaaent success which only punct-
ualitv can secure.
Mrs. J. Ii. Lawrence gave plan"
solo. which was done with her usual
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
\IIIN RLESSING.

Simm0ns Liver Regulator, the favorite
home remedy, Is entirely vegetable, and
is the purest and best family medicine
that IS compounded No error to be
&C. re,l in administering; no injury from
expGSttre after taking: no loss Of time.
1t is the best preventive medicine and
safe t. take no matter what the sickness
NAV prove to be, and. in any ordinary
disease, Will etfccta speedy cure. De-
mand the Genuine, having the I-sta mp
On Wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11


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Ebied

On Moniay night at IL O'Clock
Miss Sallla Spvei died, after a long
and hinge ring illness. We extend
our So mpathie, TO her many relatives
and f:ierd d., Far years she had Eeen
u Christian and wv has her reward.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
The Wilmington Star.
REDUCTION IN PRICE.
Attention is called to the following re-
duced rates of subscription. cash IN
advance
(ltn1
REDUCTION IN PRICE
The Daily Star.
THE WEEKLY STAR.

Our Telegraph News service has re-
Gently been largely increased, and 1t is
our determination to keep the STAR up
to the highest standard Of newspaper ex-
cellence. -,,
Wilmit2tol. \. Z.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11

1t is the best.
Many of cur people went to the Weld
on Fair.
Dress goods in endless variety at a
bargain, at EdmondSon & JoSey's.
For your best punches and good drin% S
at r. W. Harms.
Mr. Myers, of Petersburg. was in
town this week.
ew Goods, New Goods at Edmond
son & Joseys.
Call at n. b. Joscy & Co. 5 and get a
plug Ct Wine Sap tobacco.
For First Glass billiard and pool
room at r. w. Harris.
Rubber betting and press rope at
Ealnondson 4 Josey's.
II dress trimming, hosiery, corset and
hustle,
Hoffman VIII give his competitors a
grand Old tustle.
Mr.. Lamb, of WILLIAMSON, was IN
town last week.
To walk fifty yards may save you fiva
dollars by going to Edmondson & Josey'S
for what you want.
r. w. HARRIS Is selling to SUIT the
times very low.
We ale prepareds.to furnish bagging
and ties in quantities at Norfolk quota
tionS. Edm0ndSon 4 JOsey.
Hotfman's hats areInobly and handy,
They make the boys look so neat an d
dandy.
Stnoke the SOL ON SINGLE cigars
and Black Crook at r. w. Harris.
The handsOmest line of Ladies Dress
Goods ever exhibited in Scotland Neck.
may be seen by cal ing at, n. B. Josey
Co. s.
MISS Pattie Browning, of Llttleton, Is
visiting Miss Annie Gray.
IfyCur feet Won would keep warm and
dry,
\ PAIR ofJames Means 50 shoes you
must surely buy at Hotfman's.
Don't deceive yourself by spending
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11
NEW

New York and Virginia went
Democratic Tuesday.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-11

Nov. LIST 1851.